Ryans Golf Tips

Head Up!

Tip of the Week

Head Up!
If the only purpose to a practice putting stroke, when on course, is to help release tension and get a "feel" for the stroke you are about to make, then why do so many of us watch our putter heads moving backwards and forwards? We look at the putter and instinctively get technical as we watch the putter head wobble back offline as we make our practice stroke - now is not the time to analyse your technique, all you will end up doing is add extra tension and worry to the upcoming stroke.

Instead, next time you are making a practice stroke, don't look at the putter but rather putt with your head up looking at the hole and try to "feel" the distance and think "smooth" as your putter rocks back and fro.

From the Team
• Junior Coaching is every Tuesday 15:30 – 16:30 on the driving range. If you would like your kids to come please book your place by calling Justin on 042 2004500/ 084 556 4346.
• Please note that the driving range is closed on Mondays.

Regards,
Ryan

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Eliminate Overactive Hips

From the Team
• Junior Coaching is every Tuesday 15:30 – 16:30 on the driving range. If you would like your kids to come please book your place by calling Justin on 042 2004500/ 084 556 4346.
• Please note that the driving range is closed on Mondays.

Tip of the Week
Eliminate Overactive Hips

Hip control is an essential part of the golf swing, the quieter we can keep them on the backswing the more resistance you create which leads to more power. The opposite is also true however, over active hips can cause great inconsistency and a serious loss of distance.

Here is a great drill to keep them "quiet" during the swing:

Take up your normal stance but turn your feet inwards slightly. Now hit a few shots, immediately you will be able to feel the difference. It may feel restricted but continue this for a few shots then return to your normal setup trying to feel the same movement.